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Stay up-to-date with the latest updates, trends, and developments in the pet world. Whether you’re tracking changes in animal welfare laws, discovering new pet product launches, or reading about inspiring community events, you’ll find plenty of timely information here. From local happenings to global animal advocacy, these reports are sure to keep you connected to the broader pet community.
Police Dog Bunny Finds Hidden Firearm During Atlantis Operation
Metro Police dog Bunny helped officers uncover a firearm beneath a mattress, six rounds of ammunition and suspected drugs during a safety operation...
Companionship Drives Pet Ownership, but Housing Restrictions Still Stand in the Way
Almost all US pet owners surveyed by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) say they have personally experienced at least one health benefit...
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas: New Netflix film puts a loyal pup at the heart of the holidays
A loyal basset hound is on a mission to bring his family back together in Netflix’s upcoming festive film, A Dog’s Perfect Christmas,...
New penguin species discovered after more than 100 years
Scientists have identified a new penguin species living on a remote island in the Southern Ocean, marking the first time a new penguin...
Leopard handstands and chatty polar bears: Meet the funniest wildlife photos of 2026
A leopard doing a handstand, a caiman wearing what looks like a wig and a polar bear seemingly having a chat with a...
Golden Retriever Day returns to Gauteng with splash pools, prizes and plenty of Goldies
Golden Retrievers and their humans are getting ready to take over Pretoria as the 2nd Annual Gauteng Golden Retriever Gathering returns on Saturday,...
World Farm Animals Day: FOUR PAWS links animal welfare to public health
As World Farm Animals Day approaches on 2 October, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is urging South Africans to consider how the...
Ancient mosaic suggests people were obsessed with their cats and dogs 1,800 years ago
And here I thought keeping my beloved cat Moby’s ashes on top of my bookshelf was enough. Archaeologists digging beneath the ancient city...
Meet the tilcayo: The tiny new wild cat species discovered after more than 100 years
Say pssst pssst to Leopardus tilcayo, or the tilcayo cat, the first new living cat species formally named and described by scientists in...
